Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 14, 2023
• Invested on: September 18, 2025

Medhat Sabet Mahdy, C.M.
North York, Ontario

Community builder Medhat Mahdy devoted five decades to serving the YMCA and various charitable and health-focused sectors. As president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Toronto, he transformed the organization into a hub for social infrastructure and health equity, offering programs that benefited newcomers, children and marginalized communities like 2SLGBTQI+ youth, Indigenous groups and individuals with mental illness. His impact resonates across Canadian and global YMCA initiatives, shaping their approach and success.